England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
Brendon McCullum, the head coach of the England Test team, stated that the team must confront the backlash following their disappointing 4-1 defeat in Australia. He acknowledged the criticism of their performance and emphasized the need to learn from the experience. McCullum expressed hope that England can rebuild trust with supporters by succeeding in future matches.
- ▪England suffered a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes series against Australia.
- ▪Brendon McCullum stated that the team must handle the backlash from their performance.
- ▪McCullum believes the experience in Australia should be used as a lesson for future success.
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- ▪ England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum — BBC Sport
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 13:36:52 +0000 |
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